The Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDF) from East African Community (EAC) member states have concluded high-level discussions in Nairobi on the security situation in eastern […]
Prime Minister Nsengiyumva hands over 30 homes, links security to development
Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva on Saturday handed over 30 newly built homes to vulnerable families in Nyabihu District, saying Rwanda's security is inseparable from the country's social and economic development. The houses were built through a joint initiative by…
President Kagame marks Liberation Day, warns against divisive ideology
President Paul Kagame on Saturday marked Rwanda’s Liberation Day by warning that divisive ideology that fueled past violence still exists in different forms and must not be ignored. Speaking during the 32nd anniversary celebrations, Kagame said Rwanda’s history of exclusion…
Rwanda Polytechnic faces scrutiny over unrefunded student deposits
Rwanda Polytechnic faced renewed scrutiny from lawmakers on Friday, July 3, 2026, over delayed refunds of student security deposits that have accumulated for years without being fully paid out. Members of Parliament sitting in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) raised…
Rwanda reports 10% growth as Cabinet approves tax, governance reforms
Rwanda’s economy grew 10% in the first quarter of 2026, the government said Tuesday, as the Cabinet approved a series of tax, governance and development measures aimed at strengthening public administration and supporting growth. The growth covers the January–March period…
RNIT Iterambere Fund surpasses Rwf86bn as collective investment gains ground in Rwanda
Rwanda National Investment Trust's (RNIT) flagship Iterambere Fund has surpassed Rwf86 billion in assets under management (AUM), underscoring growing interest in collective investment schemes as more Rwandans embrace long-term saving and investing. The milestone comes as the Fund marks its…
New diagnostic machines bolster Rwanda’s outbreak response
Rwanda has strengthened its ability to detect Ebola and other infectious diseases after receiving four advanced diagnostic machines capable of delivering test results in less than an hour. The BioFire Torch systems, valued at $370,000 (more than Rwf540 million), were…
Rwanda Sees Drop in Bribery Cases, but Officials Warn Corruption Risks Persist
Fewer Rwandans reported being asked to pay bribes over the past year, according to a new national survey released Friday, but government officials say corruption risks remain in key public services, particularly construction permitting and public procurement. The Rwanda Bribery…
Bugesera quarry collapse kills 10 workers as RIB launches investigation
Ten workers died after a construction stone quarry collapsed in Ntarama Sector, Bugesera District, on Thursday, prompting an investigation by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) into the cause of the accident. The workers were buried when the quarry collapsed at…
RIB sends Yugi Umukaraza rape case to prosecutors
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has forwarded a rape case involving musician Iradukunda Aimable, known…
King Charles seeks meeting between William, Harry ahead of UK visit
King Charles III is encouraging efforts to bring together Prince William and Prince Harry during…
King James to mark 20-year music journey with landmark BK arena concert
King James Rwandan music star King James is set to mark two decades in the…
Nigerian star Shallipopi set for first Kigali concert at Africast fest
Nigerian music star Shallipopi Nigerian music star Shallipopi is scheduled to perform in Kigali for…
Ugandan star Eddy Kenzo, politician Nyamutooro welcome baby girl
Kenzo and wife Celebrated Ugandan musician Eddy Kenzo and his wife, politician Phionah Nyamutooro, have…
Miss Muyango, DJ Brianne end popular hosting partnership
Deejay Briane One of Rwanda’s most visible entertainment partnerships, that of Miss Muyango and DJ…
OVER 2,000 ARMY AND POLICE PERSONNEL SURRENDER TO AFC-M23 FORCES
At least 2,100 police officers and 890 soldiers from Goma in North Kivu and Bukavu in South Kivu have surrendered to the AFC-M23 rebel movement, […]
President Kagame flags off 17th edition of Tour du Rwanda
President Paul Kagame and International Cycling Union President David Lappartient officially flagged off the 17th edition of the Tour du Rwanda at BK Arena on […]
DRC conflict: President Kagame holds talks with UK Foreign Minister Lammy
President Paul Kagame met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Saturday to discuss bilateral relations and the ongoing security crisis in the eastern Democratic […]